Dragon Turtle Okimono

This is a magnificent large carved bone okimono with fantastic detail.

A dragon turtle is a legendary Chinese creature that combines two of the four celestial animals of Chinese mythology: the body of a turtle with a dragonlike head. It is promoted as a positive ornament in Feng Shui, symbolizing courage, determination, fertility, longevity, power, success, and support. Decorative carvings or statuettes of the creature are traditionally placed facing the window.

The turtle dragon, a unique mystical creature with the body of a tortoise and the head of a dragon, brings good luck to those that display it in their home. A turtle dragon statue has a baby turtle on its back.  This good luck piece is rich in symbolism:

• · The turtle is a symbol of longevity
• · The dragon symbolizes power, success, determination and courage
• · The baby turtle is a symbol of wonderful good luck for all descendants